1至8月免签入境外国人同比上升52.1%

Core Points - The National Immigration Administration reported that from January to August 2025, a total of 460 million entries and exits were recorded, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.9% [1] - Among the entries, 220 million were from mainland residents (up 15.4%), 180 million from residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan (up 11.2%), and 51.3 million from foreigners (up 27.8%) [1] - The number of visa-free foreign entries reached 15.89 million, accounting for 62.1% of all foreign entries, with a significant year-on-year increase of 52.1% [1] Immigration Management Measures - The National Immigration Administration has implemented a series of measures to facilitate foreign personnel entering China and to enhance services for Chinese citizens' entry and exit management [1] - The administration has deployed sufficient law enforcement personnel at various ports and opened enough inspection channels to ensure efficient and smooth customs clearance [1] Strategic Focus - The National Immigration Administration aims to steadily expand institutional openness in immigration management, improve services for national and regional strategies, and optimize policies for immigration management and government services [1] - Continuous efforts will be made to enhance the customs clearance environment and improve the convenience of cross-border exchanges for both Chinese and foreign personnel [1]